NEOM SC Hosts Damac in Crucial Saudi Pro League Clash

NEOM, Saudi Arabia (Interstat) — Two sides seeking momentum will meet Friday when NEOM SC hosts Damac Saudi Club in a Saudi Pro League fixture.

The match, scheduled for Jan. 30, 2026, at NEOM’s home venue, pits a home team looking to convert draws into wins against a visiting side mired in a winless streak.

Damac (0-1-4 in last five) arrives desperate for a victory. Its most recent result was a hard-fought 2-1 home loss to powerhouse Al Nassr on Jan. 21. That continued a troubling pattern for Damac, which has drawn four of its last five league matches. A 6-1 thrashing at Al Taawon in October remains a low point in a season defined by stalemates, with seven draws in its last 10 outings.

NEOM SC (0-2-3 in last five) has faced its own challenges, coming off a scoreless draw at Al Ettifaq on Jan. 21. Prior to that, it suffered narrow defeats to league giants Al Hilal and Al Ittihad. Its attack has shown flashes, including a 3-2 win over Al Kholood and a 2-1 victory at Al Najma in December, but consistency has been elusive.

The statistical service Interstat projects a 1-1 draw, a result that would extend both teams’ current trends. For Damac, it would mark a sixth consecutive match without a win. For NEOM, it would be a third draw in four games.

The matchup carries weight in the mid-table Pro League landscape. Damac will aim to break its drawing habit and capitalize on NEOM’s recent defensive vulnerabilities. NEOM, meanwhile, will look to leverage home advantage and secure three points to climb the standings.

Following this contest, Damac faces a tough stretch with matches against Al Ettifaq, Al Taawon and Al Ahli Saudi Club in February. NEOM’s upcoming schedule features fixtures against Al Riyadh, Al Qadisiyah and Al Fayha Saudi Club.

Kickoff is set for Friday evening local time.